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How did that steamer work for removing the old film. I need to tackle this before year end.
It was very easy. The stone guards were on since new, 2007. I used a cheap tiny steamer that I thought had no chance to make this an easy job. I took my time, never pulled too hard and warmed the plastics well but never kept the steamer in the same spot for more than a few seconds. If you overheat the plastic it tears easily so the trick was to pull slowly and keep moving the steamer.
I bought a small steam cleaner a few years ago, and it was pretty much useless. It sat in a box in the pantry. I pulled it out, hoping it would make removing my faded stone-guards easier. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it did a great job and not only made the plastic easy to remove, but virtually eliminated any glue residue as well. What adhesive was left on the panel wiped off easily with a microfiber towel.
I think it was a Bissell, but I could be mistaken.
I decided it was time to replace the battery cable, AOS, and install my IPD Competition Plenum and 82mm TB. All started out OK, except that the inner bolt on the AC was stripped (I think from a Porsche Shop Mechanic- as the AOS change is in the previous owners records), Turned out that I had to remover the 2 side screws and pull the AOS to get better access to the AC bolt (wanted to replace it,) Run down to the hardware store netted a socket cap bolt with hopes that future removal will be easier.
So...fairly easy to pull the alternator and extract the batter cable at the transmission, but I found a couple of pack rat nests on top of the motor and had to get the vacuum and a hooked coat hanger to clean that mess up. Then every thing back together...Easy Peasy, but for the silicone boot between the TB and stock air box, gentle persuasion (and some swearing) got that done.
Now car has at least 75hp more, just from cleaning up the pack rat nests. I can't say anything about the plenum/TB at this point because I have only driven it a bit today but it runs well and pulls as good as before- my butt dyno isn't as sensitive as I would have claimed 30 years ago.
A big shout out to everyone out there who has worked on a DIY or posted their experience on doing these jobs. I made extensive use of the list for guidance and everything worked wonderfully. Except for the Pack Rat mess.
I bought a small steam cleaner a few years ago, and it was pretty much useless. It sat in a box in the pantry. I pulled it out, hoping it would make removing my faded stone-guards easier. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it did a great job and not only made the plastic easy to remove, but virtually eliminated any glue residue as well. What adhesive was left on the panel wiped off easily with a microfiber towel.
I think it was a Bissell, but I could be mistaken.
I have one of those, they are also great on old wall paper, Although I haven't used it in 5 years
Did a little fall cleaning last week. Pulled maybe 2 pounds of gravel and sand from behind the rear wheel panels. I don't think they have ever been removed. Was happy to see no rust!
What fault code were you getting or just the symptoms? How many miles.
No fault codes just a bouncing tach needle and engine going up and down while idling at stop lights, in the driveway or anywhere I was stopped before moving forward. 74000 miles but it started bouncing around 70,000. I tried cleaning the TB and the MAF but it didn't work.
Brought it into my local Porsche dealership whom I trust would figure it out. Took them 2 days but an experienced long time mechanic got the TB to act very irregularly by taping on it with a hammer I asssume. That was the symptom that he wanted to see and now with the new TB the engine runs steady as does the tach needle hold steady at idle.
I have to say my 997 is much more engaging to drive now with the paddle shifters and sports plus turned on versus driving it with the stock thumb shifter buttons. Only down side is now I want to rev it more before I shift meaning I will burn more dino juice at the higher RPMs and then of course there is the added risks of getting pulled over when driving with the engine in it's happy place. Such is life though. More engagement comes with a price.
09-24-2018, 07:54 AM
I can't say anything about the plenum/TB at this point because I have only driven it a bit today but it runs well and pulls as good as before- my butt dyno isn't as sensitive as I would have claimed 30 years ago.
